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L786 OMY

1994 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,907 mi
Last recorded136,907 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 216I94,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 OMY
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 136,907 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 136,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 130,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

neaside head lamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2008 130,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

neaside head lamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 122,958 miles

nearside headlamp in poor condition

rear trailing arm "main" mounting bushes in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 18 Jul 2007 122,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp in poor condition

rear trailing arm "main" mounting bushes in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 6 Jul 2006 116,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 107,428 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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L786 OMY is a 1994 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L786 OMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L786 OMY registered?

L786 OMY is a 1994 Rover 216I, first registered on 14 July 1994.

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